Balaton Nagyon Balaton
Watch a captivating drone video of icy Lake Balaton
Péter Kálló’s drone video captured Lake Balaton in the process of freezing over.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019
Nature Nagyon Balaton
Winter comes to Balaton – see these fantastic photos
Here’s a selection of images by outstanding local photographers capturing Lake Balaton in all its wintertime beauty.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018
Balaton
What’s happening around Lake Balaton in January 2019
See what Lake Balaton has in store for January 2019.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
Gastro Nagyon Balaton
A guide to great Balaton reds
The wine regions of Balaton are mostly known for their whites, but there are plenty of great reds to find around the lake.
Fri, 7 Dec 2018
Sights & culture
First acts named for the biggest Balaton festivals of 2019
Some of Balaton’s largest festivals have already announced their headliners: here’s what to expect at Lake Balaton’s music festivals in 2019.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Balaton
What’s happening around Lake Balaton in December 2018
See what Lake Balaton has in store for the month of December in 2018.
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Sights & culture
Burial site found in the ruins of Almádi Monastery
Urban legends and mysteries surround the ruins
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
Sights & culture
The myths behind Balatonudvari’s heart-shaped tombstones
With its uniquely shaped tombstones and the myths behind them, the cemetery in Balatonudvari is one of Lake Balaton’s most peculiar destinations.
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Sights & culture
Explore the hills, castles and mills of Tapolcai-medence
From hills and castles to mills and press houses, here’s a guide to all the exciting things to explore around Tapolcai-medence.
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
Sights & culture
See what Balaton summers looked like in the 1950s
Despite the weight of history, summers were still easy-going at Lake Balaton in the 1950s. Here’s a selection of photos from that decade.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Balaton
What’s happening around Lake Balaton in November 2018
See what Lake Balaton has in store for the month of November in 2018.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Stay
Őshaza guesthouse – an undisturbed island of tranquillity
The Őshaza guesthouse is a peaceful lodging where all that disturbs your relaxation is the deer in the nearby forest.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Balaton
100 years of driving around Lake Balaton
Here’s a selection of photos from the Fortepan archives, showcasing the cars, rest stops and roads of Lake Balaton of yesteryear.
Active
Explore Somló from its cellars to its lookout tower
With its cosy wine terraces and romantic hiking trails, Somló hill is the perfect destination for a weekend in autumn.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Sights & culture
Balaton from above: Őrtorony Lookout Tower in Tihany
Lake Balaton from above is always uplifting – we discover the lookout towers of Balaton in an ongoing series. Next: Őrtorony in Tihany.
Nature
Balaton from above: Kossuth Lookout Tower at the top of Halom-hegy on the north shore
Climb 399-metre-high Halom-hegy for a great view of South Bakony and Lake Balaton.
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Sights & culture
Walk among medieval monastery ruins in Somogy
The Saint Ladislaus National Memorial, along with a trail in the forest and a lookout tower, is one of Somogyvár’s must-see attractions.
Nature
Balaton from above: Szent György-hegy
Basalt organs, hidden chapels and rare plants line the way up to the top of the most famous hill in the Balaton Uplands.
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
Nature
Balaton from above: Tóti-hegy
Tóti-hegy, the smallest solitary hill around Balaton, offers the most beautiful view in the region.
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Balaton
The best of summer at Lake Balaton in 2018
From sweeping vistas to hidden spots, here are some of We Love Balaton’s favourite photos from the summer of 2018.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Active
Hungarian sailing photos from Balaton selected for world competition
Vote for the works of Hungarian photographers in one of the most renowned sailing photography competitions in the world.
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
Nature
Balaton from above: Kopasz-hegy in Mindszentkálla
One of Káli Basin’s most beautiful views is from Kopasz-hegy, even if there’s no lookout tower to climb.
Balaton
What’s happening around Lake Balaton in October 2018
Here’s a selection of the events taking place around Lake Balaton throughout the month of October.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Gastro
Promenád Café offers lavender lattes and fine views
Recently opened at Szépkilátó in Balatongyörök, this café and confectionery is the perfect spot for panoramic breakfasts and lazy coffee breaks.